Postgraduate Welcome - UQ Business School · • Our group & 1:1 programs help you build employability skills and get experience, internships & jobs • An incredible advantage in

Postgraduate WelcomeDr Erin GallagherMonday 15 July 2019

• The University of Queensland Business School internationally & nationally recognised

• First Australian Business School to achieve dual accreditation• Gain and maintain professional level accreditation with key industry

bodies

About UQ Business School

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• Dr Erin Gallagher, Associate Director of Education (Postgraduate Programs)• Program Leaders• Postgraduate Student Liaison Officers• Academic and Teaching Staff• BEL Student Employability Team (SET)• Business Global Mates • Program Student Committees • Business School Postgraduate Association (BSPA) (during networking)

Who do we have here tonight to assist you?


- Advertising- Human Resource Management- Information Systems- Innovation & Entrepreneurship- International Business- Leadership

- Marketing- Organisational Sustainability- Supply Chain Management

Master of Business


Master of Business #24 (1.5 years)Master of Business #32 (2 years)

Choice of 9 areas of study to specialise in:

Graduate Certificate in Business

Business Research Methods


Graduate Diploma in Business Research MethodsGraduate Certificate in Business Research Methods

These programs provide research training for students intending to further their studies in an MPhil or PhD program in business.

Choice of 3 areas of study to specialise in:- Applied Finance- Information Systems- Professional Accounting

Master of Commerce


Master of Commerce #24 (1.5 years)Master of Commerce #32 (2 years)

Graduate Certificate in Commerce

Master of Tourism, Hotel & Event Management #24 (1.5 years)Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management #32 (2 years)Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management

Choice of 3 areas of study to specialise in:- Event Management- Hotel Management- Travel & Tourism Management

Master of Tourism, Hotel & Event Management


Master of Entrepreneurship and InnovationGraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Choice of 5 areas of study to specialise in:- Biotechnology- Design & Information Technology- Food Entrepreneurship- Social & Community Entrepreneurship- Sustainable Energy

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation


Master of Global Management (2 years)

Choice of 3 areas of study to specialise in:- International Economics and Finance- International Enterprise Management- International Tourism

Master of Global Management


• High quality and relevant academic content • Highly qualified academic staff who consult to industry and government

bodies and conduct ground-breaking research keeping their teaching up-to-date

• Guest speakers from industry• Support from BEL Student Employability Team (SET)• Opportunity to join these associations:

- Student Program Committees - Business Global Mates- Business School Postgraduate Association (BSPA)

What to expect as a UQ Business School student


Michelle GowardManager, Student Administration (Acting)

• Planning your enrollment- Individual study plans for each program are included in your information

packs today- Study plans can also be found at: https://business.uq.edu.au/new-students- Prerequisites and incompatibles- You should not study a course without having completed the prerequisite

course(s)- If you have previously completed your studies at UQ check to make sure

you have not completed an equivalent (incompatible) course

How to plan your program


https://business.uq.edu.au/new-students

• Are you wanting professional accreditation?• Do you have credit or exemptions?• Follow the recommended program study plan • Enrol and sign-on to your courses• Course offerings are subject to change, view mySI-net for timetable information• Complete courses within your visa duration • Are you wanting to go on an international exchange? www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange

- Start planning your exchange now – the application process takes 12 months- Available to domestic and international students- Please note that exchange may affect your eligibility for a Post Study Work Rights

(Temporary Graduate Visa [subclass 485])

Program study plans


http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange

• How to enrol:- You must enrol in courses via mySI-net www.sinet.uq.edu.au

• Sign-on:- Sign-on for lectures and tutorials, including the timetable information is available

via mySI-net www.sinet.uq.edu.au- Some courses do not require sign-on- For courses that require sign-on, choose one lecture and one tutorial/seminar/lab.

Where there is a multiple offering, you choose one of each [L01, L02; T01, T02, T03].

• Course information:- Semester course offerings, brief course descriptions, pre-requisites and

incompatibles can be viewed on Courses and Programs www.uq.edu.au/study

Enrolling in courses


http://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/

http://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/

http://www.uq.edu.au/study

• Check online: https://my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq• You should have enrolled on mySI-net by now• Add or substitute courses by end of week 2 without penalty• Finalise enrolment by census date*: Semester 2 = 31 August • NB: Some INTENSIVE courses may have a different enrolment due date and

census date.• Last day to drop courses without academic penalty (financial liability will

remain): Semester 2 = 30 September• *If you have not paid all of your fees by the semester census date your

enrolment will be cancelled.

Key dates


https://my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq

Who to contact for further assistance planning an exchange:BEL International [email protected]

UQ Abroad Student Exchange Program• For more information about eligibility and information sessions please visit

UQ’s global experience webpage: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences

Go Global, Gain Credit, Get Ahead


mailto:[email protected]

https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences

• The University’s official means of contacting students is via your student email.

• Please make sure that you check your email regularly, or redirect to an email account that you check regularly. This can be done though myUQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/

• When sending any email correspondence to the University, please ensure that you include your full name and UQ student ID number*. *This is the 8 digit number assigned to you on your offer letter.

• Email: [email protected]

How we contact you


https://my.uq.edu.au/


Meet your student liaison team

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Michelle GowardManager, Student Administration (Acting)

Buddy NukuAssistant Manager, Student Administration (Acting)

Jacqui McGoonPostgraduate Student Liaison Officer & Timetabling Coordinator

Chandrika DasPostgraduate Student Liaison Officer

Lee-Anne PascoePostgraduate Student Liaison Officer

Ian MunroPostgraduate Student Liaison Officer

Bronwyn WebbPostgraduate Student Liaison Officer & Timetabling Officer(Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)

Elaine PengPostgraduate Student Liaison Officer

Receive support


Student Centre• General enquiries• Fees• Traffic and parking• Calculator approval for

exams• Certifying and witnessing

of documentsmy.uq.edu.au/contact/student-centre

Student Services• New2UQ• Learning workshops• Disability assistance• Accommodation• Counselling• Faithuq.edu.au/student-services

Student Advocacy and Support• Education and equity (e.g.

assistance with appeals)• Employment• Gender and sexuality• Legal• Migration• Welfareuqu.com.au/supporting-u

https://my.uq.edu.au/contact/student-centre

http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services

• UQ provide a range of mindfulness and counselling services to improve your confidence and overall wellbeing.

• Resources available: - Counselling- Art-based therapy- Mindfulness yoga- Body image program

• For more information, visit: https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/wellbeing

UQ Wellbeing


https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/wellbeing

Questions?


Level 2, Colin Clark (Building 39)https://bel.uq.edu.au/bel-student-centre

[email protected](07) 3365 7111

https://bel.uq.edu.au/bel-student-centre

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Postgraduate%20Enquiry

Ken LaiEmployability SpecialistBusiness, Economics & Law Student Employability Team (BEL SET)

Gain an inside edge, get SET for Success!

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• Multiple award winning employability team • Career experts with industry & recruitment backgrounds • Our group & 1:1 programs help you build employability skills and

get experience, internships & jobs • An incredible advantage in a highly competitive job market• Free & exclusive to UQ BEL students

CRICOS code 00025B

Who are the BEL Student Employability Team (SET)?

2017 Winners UQ Awards for Programs that

Enhance Learning (APEL)

Meet your Student Employability Team

Ken Lai- Accounting- Information

Systems- Human

Resources

Rhea JainDirector

Remah IsmailAdministration Officer

Ryan Webb

- Business & Management

- Management Consultancy

Debbie Hathaway- Marketing- Tourism & Hospitality

- Event Management

Ashil Ranpara- Business

Industry Placement

- Global Virtual Internship

Linda McConnell

- Finance- Economics

- Student Work Experience

Program

Jo Williams- Law

- Student Work Experience

Program

Carlene Kirvan

- Community Engagement

Program

Jacqui Niblett- Career

Mentoring Program

- The Edge Leadership

Series

Employability Specialists

John WalshEmployability Analyst

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Why you should engage with BEL SETIn 2018:1,000+ employers

Participated in BEL SET programs in 2018 including:• Giving student work experience• Running and speaking in our events and

workshops

94% ofparticipating students

Agreed that BEL SET helped them increase their understanding of employability and career paths.

800+ Positive testimonies & student surveys

120+ Employability workshops and industry networking events

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We have a proven track record of successWe tracked down 928 UQ ‘16 & ‘17 graduates who engaged with BEL SET. Their current employers include:

Accenture PwC Amazon Commonwealth Bank

Grant Thornton Samsung

Deloitte EY Macquarie Group The ASG Group CBRE SAP

Apple ANZ KPMG JP Morgan JLL Shell

Dell Marriot Hotels Australian Embassies

AccorHotels IBM Suncorp Group

Google Carlton & United Breweries

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Queensland Government

Capgemini The Supreme Court

Hilton Hotels AECOM Allens Aurecon NAB ATO

Baker Tilly Synergies EconomicConsulting

Bank of China Allianz Insurance Norton Rose Fulbright

Telstra

Ashurst BDO Brisbane City Council

Flight Centre Group

Queensland Treasury

Unitingcare

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We help you:• Identify and chase your career goals• Build and practice employability skills• Gain experience, internships and jobs• Learn directly from & network with employers

This is done through strong connections with employers, alumni, industry, community groups and the government.

CRICOS code 00025B

What does BEL SET do?

BEL SET ProgramsGET SET Explore career options

SET IN MOTIONLearn job seekingstrategies

SET THE BAR HIGH Gain Experience

SET FOR NETWORKSNetworking & careertransition

• ‘World of Work’• Corporate Visits & Tours• 1:1 Consultations• BEL SET Conferences• Career Planning• Career Resources• ‘Peers & Careers’

• ‘How to Get a Job’• ‘Behind the Scenes’• ‘Career Success’• 1:1 Consultations• ‘Peers & Careers’

• Student Work Experience• Community Engagement• Tertiary Work Experience• WIL Industry Placement• Global Virtual Internship• Studenthub Jobs• Volunteering Work

• Career Mentoring• The Edge Leadership

Series• 1:1 Consultations• Tips & Tricks • Mid-Tier Mixer• Management Consultancy

Bootcamp• Industry networking

events

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BEL SET Facebook

Like ‘UQ BEL Student Employability Team’ on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/UQBELSET/

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Roxane Valier-Brasier & Jianghui (Jeff) YangStudent Program Committees

Student Program Committees

Provide a student voice

Enhance student

experience

Develop leadership

skillsConnect

with peers

Network with

industry

business.uq.edu.au/students/student-program-committees

[email protected]

Welcome event:Wednesday 31 July

10–11amViewPoint Room

https://business.uq.edu.au/students/student-program-committees


Tony MadsenBusiness Global Mates

Explore the world by making global friends first.

Business Global Mates is an exciting opportunity for new international students studying at UQ Business School to experience Australian culture and meet new friends.

Sign up to be a Mentee for an opportunity to:• Transition smoothly into your university life• Form new friendships• Experience the Australian culture• Make the most of your UQ experience• Explore all that Brisbane has to offer

business.uq.edu.au/global-mates

[email protected]

CRICOS code 00025B

Business Global Mates

https://www.business.uq.edu.au/global-mates


Networking events6 & 8 August 2019Connect with your cohort, student liaison officers, student employability team and Program Leader at our networking events:

• MBus, MGMan & MEI – Tuesday 6 August, 10am–12pm

• MTHEM – Tuesday 6 August, 1–3pm

• MCom – Thursday 8 August, 10am–12pm

Building 33, Viewpoint Room

Registrations required: www.business.uq.edu.au/events

Postgraduate WorkshopsSaturday 10 August 2019Abel Smith Building (23), room 101

• Presentation skills (compulsory) 9am–12.30pm

• Writing skills* (highly recommended) 1pm–4.30pm

*Excludes Graduate Certificate & Master of Business students

• Light refreshments provided

Registrations required: www.business.uq.edu.au/events

Useful apps! https://my.uq.edu.au/mobile-apps


UQnav: Searchable maps of

UQ’s campuses

UQ Checkist: App for new

domestic and international UQ

students

UQ SafeZone: Connects staff and

students directly with UQ security officers

or emergency services

Blackboard Mobile Learn:

App to access online learning platform for

courses

https://my.uq.edu.au/mobile-apps

• Check mySI-net before each class• Check to ensure your lecture and tutorial rooms have not changed• Know where the rooms are• Most tutorials start in week two• Be prepared for some traffic problems• Don’t panic if things change• If you don’t know – ask!

Tips for surviving week one


Want to win a semesters worth of coffee?

Share a photo of your O-Week moment to win!

Tag us, use the hashtag #UQBusiness and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be in the running.

*T&C’s business.uq.edu.au/social

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